JUNIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY                                6153

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the County Attorney in the preparation of cases for court.  The work involves responsibility for assisting the County Attorney in the investigation and initiation of court cases as assigned by the County Attorney.  The employee in this class, although eligible for ad­mission to the New York State Bar examination, has not passed such ex­amination nor been admitted to the Bar.  Eligibility to hold this position terminates when the employee is admitted to the Bar or has served as a Junior Assistant County Attorney for eighteen months.  The work is performed under the general supervision of high-level Assistant County Attorneys, who review work in progress or upon completion for the achievement of desired results.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Performs legal research in connection with the preparation of Memoranda of Law, Legal Briefs for trial or appeal of cases, or legal opinions for the guidance of those presenting cases in court;

          Assists in the preparation of Memoranda of Law, Legal Briefs, Bills of Particulars, Applications and Petitions, Orders and Motions;

          Interviews witnesses, as necessary, in connection with the investigation and preparation of cases;

          Consults with investigators in need of legal advice in connection with any investigation.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of laws and procedures; good knowledge of modern investigatory techniques; good knowledge of the legal terminology and format of such documents as Memoranda of Law, Legal Briefs, Bills of Particular, Applications and Petitions, Orders and Motions; ability to prepare clear and concise legal opinions based on a knowledge of law and legal research; ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence in civil cases; ability to establish and maintain tactful and harmo­nious relationships with claimants, witnesses, and the general public; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; good judg­ment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt class; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Graduation from an accredited law school and eligibility for entrance to New York State Bar examination.

 

 

R03/21/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt